Tvc - Veterans Career Advisor (Veteran Services - Houston, United States - TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

TVC - Veterans Career Advisor (Veteran Services Representative I)
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Organization:

TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

Primary Location:
Texas-Houston

Work Locations:
WF Sol - Southeast 12148-B Gulf Frwy Houston

Job:
Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:
Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code: 5104

Salary Admin Plan:
B

Grade: 16

Salary (Pay Basis): 4, , Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status:
Non-exempt

Job Posting:
May 20, 2024, 9:01:17 AM

Closing Date:
Jun 4, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Description

Skills Test:
A writing sample is required at the time of the interview.

To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on the link below:

Submitted Through Work in Texas:

General Description:

Serves as a vital member of the Veterans Employment Services team.

Will provide a full range of intensive services with an
emphasis on case management, employment, training, and placement services to meet the needs of Veterans with priority given to Disabled Veterans and Special Disabled Veterans.

Our Veterans Career Advisors conduct interviews to assess Veteran client needs, disseminate information regarding employment and training programs, and facilitate Veteran access to all workforce development programs and services.

In addition, Veterans Career Advisors advocate for Veterans employment and training opportunities with business, industry, and community-based organizations.
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_To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telecommuting policy. The policy is decided by division and contingent on continued performance._

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge of counseling techniques, assessments, career planning and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of community resources and supportive services.
Ability to assess Veteran needs and to coordinate Veteran services.
Ability to organize, monitor, document, and followup with case managed clients.
Ability to consistently present a professional image to customers, the public and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Conducts a comprehensive assessment of training needs, education, experience, skills, interests and other relevant data to deliver the appropriate level of services and assist Veterans with barriers to employment. This includes working closely with Veterans to enhance their job search skills and efforts.
By using a case management approach, develops, documents, and maintains case management records by utilizing an online case management system.
Counsels and encourages Veterans throughout their reemployment process.
Outreaches Veterans who can benefit from specialized services, outreaches to community

- based organizations, employers, labor unions, Veteran service organizations and other service providers to promote Veteran employment goals and objectives in finding suitable employment.

May refer and job develop Veterans to employment opportunities based on qualifications consistent with employer requirements.
Conducts and participates in workshops that assist Veterans in job search activities including resume writing, interviewing, etc.
May make presentations to groups.
General personal computer, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office experience preferred.
Work hours other than 85 may be required.
Performs related work as assigned.

Military Crosswalk information:

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in interviewing, assessment, job placement, retention and counseling work of Veterans and other eligible job seekers.

Additional Requirements:
A valid Texas Driver's License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience and Qualification:

Two (2) years of experience in the operation of computers and in applicable software
Experience with case management principles, standards, and methods
Experience in case guidelines, regulations and polices
Experience providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of English language enough to compose correspondence, summarize information and write case narratives.
Knowledge of counseling techniques, assessments, career planning and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of community resources and supportive services.
Ability to assess Veteran needs and to coordinate Veteran services.
Ability to organize, monitor, document, and followup with case managed clients.
Ability to consistently present a professional image to customers, the public and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Environmental & Physical Conditions:

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pull